Local Politics Archives

The ‘Spirit of Isla Vista’ Tested by Proposed Music Ban During Deltopia

November 13, 2025 12:27 pm John Palminteri

The Isla Vista town hall meeting on a proposed amplified music ban drew a large crowd Wednesday night talking about the impacts to the unpermitted… Continue Reading

New interchange coming to busy Highway 101/Broadway intersection in Santa Maria

November 12, 2025 11:55 am Dave Alley

A major infrastructure projects is in the works to build a new interchange at the busy intersection of Highway 101 and Broadway (Highway 135) in… Continue Reading

UCSB students to host “Save Deltopia Town Hall”

November 11, 2025 5:51 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) The unsanctioned street party known as Deltopia usually happens along Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista the weekend following… Continue Reading

Ongoing Federal Shutdown Keeps Travelers Nervous About Flights

November 10, 2025 11:29 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara Airport has assisted travelers with information and updated schedules during the government shutdown impacts. Some flights have… Continue Reading

Los Patos Way Exit 95 slated to close Spring 2026

November 10, 2025 6:19 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A freeway exit that is not supposed to be used by trucks and tall vehicles is set to close for good in the new… Continue Reading

Proposed Ballot Initiative Aims for an Affordable California By Overhauling Environmental Law

November 10, 2025 4:50 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Yawar Charlie is a realtor who is also an expert when it comes to historic buildings. He says addressing Santa… Continue Reading

Prop 50 Could Affect California and Future Elections – What Do You Think?

November 4, 2025 3:39 pm News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Following Nov. 4th special state election, former senator and Dale Francisco, former councilman came together on TV… Continue Reading

Land Use Changes Come as a Concern for Carpinteria

November 6, 2025 11:49 am John Palminteri

A new proposal for more housing needs some land use designations that have Carpinteria residents worried. It is going to the State Coastal… Continue Reading

Will Head Start make headway in the midst of the historic shutdown?

November 5, 2025 5:21 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Head Start is getting held back. The organization will be forced to lay off 97 workers and close 6 of its centers in… Continue Reading

Permits will soon be required to park on several streets near Pioneer Valley High School

November 5, 2025 12:10 pm Dave Alley

Permits will soon be required for drivers who park their vehicles on a number of residential streets located near Pioneer Valley High… Continue Reading

Final Ballots Still Getting Processed as Proposition 50 Holds a Large Lead in the California Special Election

November 5, 2025 11:43 am John Palminteri

The final ballots were picked up at 8 p.m. on election night and will be counted for the Proposition 50 election. Isla Vista polling places were… Continue Reading

Final Ballots Coming In To Decide Proposition 50 in California

November 4, 2025 1:29 pm John Palminteri

Ballots in the special election are coming in all day until the polls close. This is the box by the elections… Continue Reading

Prop 50 co-author Assemblymember Gregg Hart ready to celebrate

November 4, 2025 5:12 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) When Texas moved to add conservative seats to the House of Representatives, California Democrats including 37th District… Continue Reading

Guadalupe Approves Contract For Royal Theater Revitalization

November 4, 2025 11:58 am Jarrod Zinn

GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) – Guadalupe’s historic Royal Theater is in for a royal makeover, which will get its start before this year comes to a… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Supervisors deny transfer of permits to Sable Offshore

November 4, 2025 6:12 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— In a 4 to 1 vote, Santa Barbara County Supervisors deny the transfer of permits from Exxon Mobil to Sable… Continue Reading

Congressman Carbajal Meets with Local Nutrition Program to Brainstorm Over Impact of Government Shutdown

November 4, 2025 12:46 pm Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - On Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Salud Carbajal met with Meals That Connect, San Luis Obispo’s Senior Nutrition… Continue Reading

City of Solvang Addresses Crescendo Of City Hall Conversation

November 3, 2025 11:52 am Jarrod Zinn

SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) - Discussion has been opened for fixing up older city buildings in Solvang. The costs are in the millions. This is the… Continue Reading

Stow House welcomes Coffee and Community and Sundays at the Ranch visitors

November 2, 2025 10:31 pm Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, California. (KEYT) Another Coffee and Community took place at the Stow House in Goleta on Sunday. The City of Goleta hosted the meet-and-… Continue Reading

Montecito Bank & Trust Celebrates 50 years in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties

October 30, 2025 4:21 pm John Palminteri

Montecito Bank & Trust is celebrating 50 years of service. The first branch was in a… Continue Reading

Federal Agents Break into Oxnard Home, To “Execute Search Warrant” For Man Accused of Injuring Officers

October 29, 2025 7:14 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Community members tipped off immigration rights groups including VC Defensa and 805 Undocufund about federal agents storming… Continue Reading